CEW Service

The Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) service is dedicated to supporting children, young people, and families in identifying and managing any health problems associated with excess weight. We understand the challenges you may face and our multidisciplinary team (MDT) is here to help you every step of the way. We believe in a holistic approach. Holistic means seeing the full picture and that everything is connected in some way. We will put you at the centre and focus not only on the health of your body but also on your emotional wellbeing. We will also talk to you about the wider aspects of your life that may have an effect on your health. We provide education, guidance, and ongoing support to empower you and your family to make long-term lifestyle changes.

How to contact us

We can be contacted by phone Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, on 0121 333 9999 ext. 8897 or by emailing bwc.westmidlandscewservice@nhs.net.

CEW (Complications of Excess Weight) Information Leaflet

The Complications of Excess Weight Service is for children and young people (CYP) aged one year up to their 16^th birthday who have serious health conditions caused by excess weight. Examples include impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea or problems with mobility. Currently, we are accepting referrals across the West Midlands region.

The CEW service offers a time-limited intervention to provide a comprehensive assessment with holistic management of excess weight. Our engagement lasts, depending on individual needs, 1-2 years. Therefore, the CYP must remain under the ongoing care of a Paediatrician.      

The access criteria for our service are:

• Age: 1-16 years
• BMI SDS +5 SDS or BMI SDS +3SD with at least one excess-weight-related co-morbidity (see proforma below)
• Referral through secondary/ tertiary care
• The CYP and family/carers have agreed to the referral
• The CYP remains under the care of a paediatrician for the coordination of ongoing care

If you wish to make a referral, please complete the proforma below and send it with a referral letter, the results of fasting screening bloods and other relevant clinic letters to: bwc.westmidlandscewservice@nhs.net

CEW (Complications of Excess Weight) Clinic Referral Form